Can I take full legal rights of my non biological child?

You need to sit down with a lawyer. You first have to terminate one of the parents' relationships to the child if you want to adopt the child. ...

Common law marriage+ divorce

I agree with the prior answer. If neither of you live in Texas, you will not be able to get divorced here. You will have to get divorced in your...

What would I need to gain complete custody of my son in the state of Texas?

I think you mean denying all visitation. There are two ways - the first is very hard. Terminate his parental rights. It is hard because it is...

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Where can I find the forms for a Petition to Terminate parental rights?

You can find forms at a law library. SMU has one, as does the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building. You are looking for a "Waiver of Parental...

Being sued in federal court over I 864 affidavit of support

Divorce cases in Dallas are starting to move more quickly, which just means that you can get a final trial in typically 6 - 9 months, barring...

Does a Judgement on Sister State Judgement Modifying Order For Visitation, Child Support and Attorney Fees also Include Custody?

First, changing custody is not easy. It can be done, but the non-possessory parent has the burden to prove the change is in 'the best interest of...

What rights do I have to see "my children" once I divorce if my husband takes them away?

You may have a hard time adopting the children since both parents are still living and neither has terminated their rights to the children. In...

Can i still get my divorce without my husband signing. I havent had contact over 12yrs. has no clue where he is or his family

The Court (and Texas law) requires you to make a good faith effort to find him. After you can prove that, the Court may allow service by an...

The answer depends on the language in the waiver. You really need to take the waiver to a lawyer, who can read it very closely and make sure that...

What are my chances of getting full custody? When is it best for me to file for child support/custody?

If the assault was a family violence incident, you have a good chance to get Sole Managing Conservatorship. Otherwise, Joint Managing...